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4/1/2020 - Main Street America is conducting a nationwide survey to gather information from small business owners about the challenges they’re facing as a result of the COVID-19 public health emergency. The data collected from this survey will be used to make the case to Congress, to state legislators, and to our local elected officials on the types of resources needed by Main Street businesses to weather the storm.
Please take five minutes to share the impact that COVID-19 has had on your small business by filling out the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6K96DHF.
As we all know, numbers matter, but they matter now more than ever. The more responses that are gathered, the stronger our voice will be for ensuring that La Plata businesses get the support needed during this time of crisis.
Please submit your survey answers by 5:00pm PT on Friday, April 3rd. Thank you for your time and attention to this survey – we are in this together.
3/27/2020 - The Maryland Department of Labor has produced an invaluable and comprehensive guide for Maryland businesses who are dealing with the current crisis. You will find a copy in the attachment:
3/25/2020 - New links added for business resources
Maryland Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Business
https://govstatus.egov.com/md-coronavirus-business
Maryland COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund Programs for Businesses
https://commerce.maryland.gov/fund/maryland-small-business-covid-19-emergency-relief-fund-programs
COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Fund - Workforce Development and Adult Learning
http://www.labor.maryland.gov/employment/covidlafund.shtml
Disaster assistance
The SBA provides low-interest disaster loans to help businesses and homeowners recover from declared disasters.
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance
COVID-19 Assistance
Small Business Development Center SBDC
https://www.marylandsbdc.org/covid-19-assistance
Comprehensive Document with links from SBDC HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS!